“The decision to close the Network was in no way based on the performance or quality of work of our team,” said Neil Satterly, executive director of the Network. “The unfortunate truth is that as technology advanced over the years, a centralized video production solution was no longer a financially viable solution for SUNY, and very little of our business was actually being done on behalf of the University.”

SUNY said the network would continue to serve existing customers during the phase-out period. The network employs 30 staff members. SUNY said “retrenchment” would comply with union contracts, and some staff may be reassigned within SUNY.